free planner & calendar {2014}

Dork alert: I kind of obsess over lists. Writing things down, and getting things done is how I roll on most days. Sometimes, I’ll even write something down after it’s done, just for the sheer pleasure of crossing it off my list. ;} I warned you. Super dork alert.

I get a lot of questions about how I home school, run a business and keep the mountains of laundry from burying me all in the meantime without flipping a lid and murdering anyone. I’m probably the last person you should ask, because the mountains of laundry usually do bury me. But Jamin is still alive, so… winning. But this is one of my biggest not-so-shocking secrets. A planner.

I know. Earth Shattering.

Probably not. But I could never find one that worked just right for me. So I decided to make one.

Updated: I created this planner in a day to get it out to you guys on time. When that happens, mistakes happen. Who am I kidding… mistakes would happen anyway. Apparently May has 31 days, and Father’s day is in June. Who knew?! ;} Thanks for being so patient – corrections made + new downloads available in the same place!

A weekly view : {With an extra area for notes at the bottom} M-W + T-S

I know that the days start with Sundays. But not really my weeks. So this one is a little different, with days of the week listed (and color coded) with saturday + sunday together at the end. I think this is probably sacrilege or something, but Saturday + Sunday belong together as two blissful days in my world. So here it is. For planning purposes, it makes more sense.

I left the days blank for easy refills. {Just be sure to not do what I did, and actually punch your M-W sheet on the RIGHT side. Duh. Sometimes, I floor myself with my own brilliance.}

I like to use pretty colors + washi tape because I’m a global learner and when you bombard me with black and white type, I see nothing. This is how I remember. (see: a great excuse for feeding my pretty tape addiction.)

It also comes with a note taking section for ideas+inspiration – should the mood strike you.

A little notebook for everything.

I use clips + tabs to mark my place.

Oh, and PSSSST…. here’s my favorite part.

For the home schooling mom (or any mom wanting to keep up with the education side of things, for that matter) I’ve included a few things we’ve mentioned in the past:

Updated again: This has already sold out and they did a new link, but the brand is Wilson Jones WorkStyle Cut and Sewn Round Ring Binder, 1 Inch W31903

*** PSSST: (update!) It was just brought to our attention by a kind reader that there are freaky warnings on that binder for causing birth defects in California? What the what?! See: random. Not even sure how to respond to this other than letting you guys know. Use at your own risk- the good news is that our printables can be used with any old three ring binder. Hurray for freebies!

Regarding additions, changes, personal preferences for color, suggestions, questions and complaints: We really do hope that you enjoy our free planner. We will definitely consider changes for the future. Unfortunately, personal preferences will be different for everyone. So it kind of is what it is. This was a ton of work, and if we tried to meet every single demand, we would never be able to play with our children. ;} The options seen are the ones that are available. Thank you so very much for stopping by, and please enjoy!

Check out our 2015 version and piece together a custom look you love! Here.